Penne Pasta with Chicken, Caramelized Onions and Blue Cheese

Name: Penne Pasta with Chicken, Caramelized Onions and Blue Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 medium yellow onions; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 pound boneless; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary; I clove garlic; 8 ounces penne pasta; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 2 ounces blue cheese

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings
4
Calories
530 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Penne Pasta with Chicken, Caramelized Onions and Blue Cheese

Iris Warren

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This penne pasta recipe features pan-seared chicken breast, caramelized onions, rosemary, and blue cheese for an easy and satisfying dinner that's easily adaptable and perfect for any time of year.

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Ingredients

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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 medium yellow onions , slivered into thin slices
1 teaspoon kosher salt , divided
1 pound boneless , skinless chicken breasts (about 2 breasts)
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
I clove garlic , pressed or minced
8 ounces penne pasta
1 tablespoon kosher salt , (for the pasta water)
2 ounces blue cheese , crumbled (about ½ cup)

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Instructions

Melt 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the onions with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and cook for about 25 minutes or until browned and caramelized, stirring frequently. Transfer the onions to a bowl and set aside.
Butterfly the chicken breasts, slicing in half horizontally to make 4 cutlets. Season the chicken with the remaining salt and ground black pepper. Add the remaining butter and oil to the skillet and reduce the heat to medium. Add the chicken to the pan and cook until golden, about 5 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook for another 3 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Add the chopped rosemary and garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Remove the chicken from the pan and slice.
Meanwhile, in a large pot filled with 3 quarts of water and 1 tablespoon of kosher salt, cook the penne until just done, about 12 minutes. Reserve ¼ cup of the pasta water then drain the pasta. Add the pasta to the skillet with the sliced chicken and its juices, cooked onions, ¼ cup pasta water, and blue cheese. Season with the remaining kosher salt and black pepper. If the pasta seems dry, add more of the reserved pasta water.

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Calories 530kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 133mg (44%) Sodium 2640mg (110%) Potassium 527mg (15%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 314IU (6%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 115mg (12%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 530 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	530kcal	27%
Carbohydrates	48g	16%
Protein	33g	66%
Fat	22g	34%
Saturated Fat	9g	45%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	9g	45%
Trans Fat	0.3g	15%
Cholesterol	133mg	44%
Sodium	2640mg	110%
Potassium	527mg	11%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	314IU	6%
Vitamin C	4mg	4%
Calcium	115mg	12%
Iron	2mg	11%